With Myles Turner out of the picture, here is who SMU is targeting

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SMU might have lost out on Myles Turner last week. But the Ponies' 2014 hoops class still features the country's top point guard in Emmanuel Mudiay, and it appears the focus is now on finding a sharp shooter.

With Jordan Tolbert transferring in from Texas Tech, Turner was more of a luxury than a true need. Finding a shooting guard to compliment Mudiay, however, is a different story.

Here is a close look at SMU's two top targets.

SG Jordan Cornish, Brother Martin (LA)

Measureables: 6-4, 185

Rating: 2-star (Scout), 3-star (Rivals)

Briefly: Cornish committed to Tennessee but was released from his NLI after head coach Cuonzo Martin left for California. Now, Cornish is considering SMU along with Nebraska, Florida State, Wake Forest and UCLA. Cornish told Scout.com that he would love to play for a Hall of Fame coach in Larry Brown and team up with Mudiay- the two spent some time with each other at a camp last summer. Last season, Cornish averaged 23.5 points and 8 rebounds per game while leading his team to the regional round of the Class 5A playoffs.

Briefly: It seems Cornish is definitely the No. 1 priority for the Mustangs. Punter was slated to visit SMU this weekend, but he instead deciding to make an official to Tennessee. Although he has an offer from SMU, reports indicate that Punter will decide between Missouri and Tennessee. Punter actually decommitted from Missouri last month, but it appears the Tigers are still in the mix. Punter averaged 20.3 points per game at the JUCO level last season.